Well, I just hate to spoil all the summer suspense, but here’s the 49ers’ 53-man roster projection: QB (2): Colin Kaepernick, Blaine Gabbert Cut: Dylan Thompson Thompson, a rookie free agent, is obviously a strong candidate for the practice squad given the skimpy depth chart at this position. The 49ers didn’t use one of their …

Detroit —
– As they jogged back to their respective huddles in the third quarter Sunday, 49ers rookie cornerback Chris Culliver had a message for one of the NFL’s best wide receivers.
On a deep pass that fell incomplete, Culliver, who had been runnin… …

Detroit —
With Sunday’s win in Detroit, Jim Harbaugh probably proved that the 49ers have found the head coach to return them to greatness. He definitely established that, on his watch, the Chardonnay and Brie image from their first dynasty won’t be m… …

Offense
Prior to their go-ahead drive in the fourth quarter, the 49ers had 12 first downs and 115 passing yards. Alex Smith delivered the game-winner, but he also had his worst game of the season, finishing with a 60.0 rating. Bright spots? The line … …

Three days before kickoff, Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh laid out the challenge for the 49ers’ offensive line.
“If you don’t take care of business, and study, and come up with a great plan, I’m going to hit” the quarterback, Suh said.
On Sunday,… …